Fund Governance

Fund Governance

Super CEOs back APRA’s heatmap in Canberra

Australian Super's Ian Silk and ISA's Bernie Dean have backed the prudential regulator's heatmaps and reiterated their call to remove "dud" funds from the system. They joined REST and QSuper in a parliamentary inquiry.

Staff WritersNovember 22, 2019

Fund Governance

APRA’s super heat maps show results ‘jump off’ screen

APRA's deputy chair Helen Rowell said the regulator is ready to forcibly remove trustees of underperforming funds thanks to their long-awaited appraisal system that easily identifies who in the industry is falling short.

Elizabeth FryNovember 15, 2019

Fund Governance

Double standards in corporate governance create unseen risk

As Australian investors ramp up exposure to private markets they should check who in the fund structure is there to look after their interests, says Castle Hall's Alex Wise.

Alex WiseSeptember 18, 2019

Fund Governance

Christian Super launches new funds

Christian Super, the $1.5 billion faith-based superannuation fund, has restructured its investment options and launched two new funds.

Elizabeth FryJuly 15, 2019

SuperFriend CEO Margo Lydon (Photo: Supplied)

Fund Governance

SuperFriend expands its board to increase diversity

SuperFriend, the workplace wellbeing partner of the superannuation and insurance industry, has announced three new appointments to its board of directors.

Elizabeth FryMay 13, 2019

Fund Governance

Industry funds see ESG progress in Asia

First State Super, Cbus Super and Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek help spread the ESG movement in Asia's emerging markets

Elizabeth FryMay 13, 2019

Fund Governance

SuperFriend predicts legislative change

SuperFriend chief executive officer Margo Lydon says the recommendations made by the federal government’s Productivity Commission into Mental Health could result in a new law that allows life insurers to support rehabilitation.

Elizabeth FryMay 6, 2019

Fund Governance

APRA to review ESG matters

A review of APRA’s superannuation prudential framework has found it met its original objectives but must keep evolving to ensure members’ interests are protected.

Elizabeth FryMay 1, 2019

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